Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for GenXers here.
Do you keep waiting for a moment of sudden clarity that tells you what to do after you leave the corporate world?
It sounds cinematic, like it should come with a soundtrack and perfect lighting.
But almost never shows up like that.
As a good GenXer, you’ve probably been taught to expect it; to believe that being smart and strategic means you’ll earn the perfect plan.
So you dither around with job listings, startup articles, and half-baked ideas, hoping something obvious appears.
Because you are smart, and you assume you can think your way to clarity. But clarity doesn’t strike. It unfolds.
It’s less like lightning and more like cooking without a recipe.
To get there, you have to start experimenting. And there’s one secret ingredient that makes that easier.
Let’s talk about how to let go of the clarity fantasy and find a more honest, empowering way forward.
Shelley McIntyre helps GenXers stop slogging through corporate life, reclaim their identity, and build something real. Through her coaching programs and podcast Burn the Map, she guides midlife professionals to design a vibrant, intentional next chapter with clarity, courage, and structure.
🚀 Ready to start your next chapter?
👉 Apply for the Reinvention Partnership Program: Shelley’s step-by-step, personalized coaching framework for post-corporate professionals.
🔗 https://burnthemapcoaching.com/work-with-shelley
Or jumpstart your clarity with an Own Your Edge Strategy Session: a focused 90-minute conversation to help you move from stuck to starting.
🔗 https://burnthemapcoaching.com/own-your-edge
